Bangladesh, April 5 -- In an era of unparalleled geopolitical tension, US sanctions against Russia stand out as one of the most extensive and punitive economic campaigns in modern history. These sanctions, intended to isolate Russia and pressure its economy into submission, have had significant consequences-many of which were unforeseen by the architects of the policies. While the US continues to wield its economic might against Moscow, there is a curious absence of international pressure to end or soften these sanctions. In fact, the sanctions have not crippled Russias economy as intended. Instead, they have driven the country toward a level of economic resilience and self-reliance that the West may find difficult to reverse. But more im...